Choose Automata Empire
Choose Automata Empire if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Automata Empire launched in 2016.
Automata Empire vs Necrotyper
Automata Empire and Necrotyper both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Automata Empire (2016) is 8 years older than Necrotyper (2024). Automata Empire is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Necrotyper (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Necrotyper
Choose Necrotyper if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Necrotyper launched in 2024.
Both Automata Empire and Necrotyper sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Automata Empire |  Necrotyper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.3% positive (41 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nonadecimal Creative | Vildiur |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Automata Empire (2016) is 8 years older than Necrotyper (2024).
- Automata Empire is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Necrotyper (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Automata Empire vs Necrotyper — FAQ
- Should I play Automata Empire or Necrotyper first?
- If you want chronology, Automata Empire (2016) came out before Necrotyper (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Automata Empire and Necrotyper similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Necrotyper have multiplayer like Automata Empire?
- No. Automata Empire supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Necrotyper is listed as single-player only.